All Covid-19 articles – Page 15
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Analysis
Perspective: Four difficult questions facing pension fund investors
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic poses many difficult questions for investors. Pension funds will probably have to reconsider many long-standing assumptions. These are some of the most intractable.
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Opinion Pieces
Guest Viewpoint: Jeremy Coller
The global shutdown is painful for almost every sector of the economy. But in some industries the real damage will begin after the pandemic ends
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Asset Class Reports
Emerging market equities – India & China
India and China offer a template to understand future perspectives in light of COVID-19
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Opinion Pieces
Not business as usual
Basing investment decisions on short-term events can have long-term consequences, so it is vital trustees seek guidance
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Analysis
Pensions accounting: A matter of survival
If there is one thing DB scheme sponsors and trustees can be sure of this year, the COVID-19 pandemic is going to affect not only their ability to fund schemes but also how they account for them
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Features
Long Term Matters: Learning from COVID-19
As the tide of the Second World War was turning in favour of the Allies, there was a ferment of discussion – initially bottom up – about how to build a better world when the war was over. While loved ones were fighting overseas and people at home were struggling with rationing and movement restrictions, some made the time to think about the future. The Bretton Woods Agreement, establishing fixed exchange rates, happened ten months before the war ended in Europe.
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Analysis
Perspective: COVID-19: Funds seek solace in the long term
COVID-19 is forcing European pension funds to put on a brave face as asset portfolios and funding ratios plummet, and regulators soften their stances.
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Analysis
Perspective: Inspired actuaries form COVID-19 rapid response group
At the onset of Europe becoming the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis, there were individuals in one profession that were keen to act as quickly as possible in response to what they saw “could well be humanity’s burning platform for change”.
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Features
Briefing: COVID-19 crisis shines light on private equity tech
It was five years ago that Partners Group’s disaster-recovery team began preparing for a crisis like the one that would shut down all but four of its 20 offices by the end of March.
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News
ATP chief hails ‘robust business model’ despite heavy investment losses
Emergency drills meant €120bn Danish pension fund was prepared for a crisis situation, says CEO
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News
Varma, Ilmarinen see solvency capital shrink but stay above limits
‘There were moments when market liquidity disappeared almost entirely’
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TPR extends COVID-19 guidance in new annual funding statement
‘Vital that employers and trustees work together collaboratively’
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News
UK pension funds to warn savers of DB/DC transfers
TPR encourages members to take regulated advice to understand their retirement options
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News
Super industry sees liquidity challenge as members switch to cash
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on liquidity
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News
UK roundup: Engineering scheme completes buy-in
Plus: CMI assesses impact of COVID-19 on total UK deaths
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News
ExxonMobil to fill €250m funding gap in Dutch pension fund
Payment is meant to raise the funding level of the €3bn Dutch segment of the ExxonMobil OFP to 100%
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News
Singapore’s GIC creates private asset investing framework with PGIM
‘Liquidity risk one of the most critical, but least quantified risk dimensions in portfolio construction’
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News
COVID-19 roundup: WTO, IMF voice concerns about trade restrictions
Bpifrance launches a COVID-19 response bond
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News
German Pensionskassen may need further regulatory relief
BaFin has already approved seven applications to cut pension benefits
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News
Nordic duo invests in World Bank’s €1bn COVID 19-linked bond issue
As first investor to sign up, Danish fund puts SEK4bn into SEK-denominated bonds